Waukegan, Illinois vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 86.3% more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $93,144 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukegan, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
394% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Waukegan, Illinois
Waukegan, IL vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Waukegan, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
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  86.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  480.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  7.8% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
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  Personal
  0.1% higher
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